Podcasts about high speed rail

Shades of hope and doubt swirled around Dallas City Hall last week when city officials unveiled a study that fortified the long-discussed high-speed rail project as a billion-dollar economic engine for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In other news, thousands of electric customers in North Texas were without power Sunday night as a round of severe storms pounded the region; three people were wounded Saturday in a shooting outside a Waffle House in Irving. Officers were dispatched about 6:15 a.m. to the 2000 block of East State Highway 356, near Fleming Avenue, where police said they found three people had been shot in the restaurant's parking lot; and a Dallas County jury awarded $9.45 million to a man who suffered injuries at Hotel Crescent Court while walking his dog. The verdict came after a week-long trial in the 162nd Judicial District Court, where jurors heard evidence that the hotel failed to secure or warn guests about a dangerous condition in its courtyard that led to James Shelton McClure's fall shortly after midnight on March 6, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California's high-speed rail project has turned into a $128 billion nightmare, and somehow officials are still acting like everything's going according to plan. What was supposed to be completed in 2020 hasn't even finished a single mile of track—not one mile—after burning through $6.9 billion in taxpayer money.In this video, we break down the federal Railroad Commission report that exposes this train to nowhere for what it really is: a colossal boondoggle with no viable path forward. The project has exploded from $30 billion to $128 billion—a mind-boggling $100 billion overrun—while creating nothing but excuses and bureaucratic finger-pointing. The Biden administration allocated $4 billion more, but even that's on the chopping block as the new Transportation Secretary demands accountability.How does a government project balloon by over 300% with zero miles of completed track? What happens when California inevitably comes begging for more taxpayer money? This is exactly the kind of government waste that drives hardworking taxpayers crazy. Hit subscribe if you're tired of watching your money disappear into these bureaucratic black holes, and let me know in the comments what you think should happen to this project.

The Trump administration signaled Wednesday that it intends to cut off federal funding for a long-delayed California high-speed rail project plagued by multibillion-dollar cost overruns, following the release of a scathing federal report that concluded there is “no viable path” to complete even a partial section of the line. Guest Co-Host: Diane Pearce Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles Kauffman, Masters Of City and Regional planning student at Georgia Tech, came on the show to tell us about an Atlanta to Orlando high speed rail study he is conducting. It was such a privilege to connect with him after attending a Georgia Geospatial Association (https://gageospatial.org/) networking event in Atlanta a few months ago then being referred to him by an attendee there. At the beginning of the video, a couple of tram/trolley animations were shown. For Adelaide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tFV4WMZUNc. For Los Angeles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH9toJw6-k8. Thanks Miles for coming on and giving us hope that there is a future for high speed rail in the American South beyond Florida's Brightline.

California's high speed rail project may be losing $4 billion dollars in federal funding. California's DMV is warning drivers about fake ads offering discounts on registration costs. The real-life version of "Succession" that's happening behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Plus more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has released a scathing report exposing what he said is the unfeasibility of California's long-troubled high-speed rail project — and is threatening to pull the plug on a plan that already has the federal government on the hook for $6.9 billion while Californians are underwriting an additional $9 billion. Guest Co-Host: Diane Pearce Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It feels like there's never much of a progress report when it comes to where things are at with the proposed high speed rail line between Sydney and Newcastle. The Federal Government is still yet to commit to building the game-changing infrastructure despite the establishment of the High Speed Rail Authority in 2023. 

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HIGH SPEED RAIL, VALUE CAPTURING & NATION BUILDING WITH JOHN ALEXANDER OAMCOMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 81Steven Tripp is joined by tennis legend, commentator and former Federal Member for Bennelong, John Alexander OAM During his 12-years in the Federal Parliament, John Alexander chaired several Parliamentary committees and inquires on infrastructure, housing, tourism and taxation, among others. It was through this work that John became a strong advocate for the construction of a high-speed rail network in Australia. John details how Australia could achieve this, how we would pay for it and how it could help to decentralise our major cities and boost development in our regional areas. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit:https://www.commandingthenarrative.com To become a Member of Australians for Better Government, visit: https://www.australiansforbetter.com/joinTo become a Member of Let's Rethink Renewables, visit: https://www.letsrethinkrenewables.org SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrativeCONTACT US BY EMAIL:commandingthenarrative@outlook.com Hosted by:Steven Tripp is one of Australia's most prominent politicians and political commentators, known for his incisive analysis and fearless approach to addressing the Nation's challenges. With a deep understanding of policy and a reputation for sparking meaningful debate, Steven guides conversations with his signature clarity and passion for Australia's future.https://x.com/RealStevenTripphttps://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripphttps://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CommandingTheNarrativeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word!#AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #independent #johnalexander #highspeedrail #fastrail #bennelong #valuecapture #housing #decentralisation

Send us a textBullet trains have been a major component of transit systems in places like Japan, China, and Europe for decades. Why hasn't high-speed rail taken root in the supposedly forward-thinking United States? Mark and Joe set off on a journey of discovery through issues like inadequate infrastructure, population density, and the usual economic and political obstacles before reaching its terminus in America's ongoing, dysfunctional love affair with cars.  Daunting as these challenges are, there's still a way forward, if we have the will to get there (a big if). (Recorded May 30, 2025.)

Senator Tony Strickland joins the show to discuss a report that the high-speed rail needs an additional $3.2 billion in order to complete the Bakersfield to Merced line. Blake asks the audience "How much money will we continue to dump into CA's High Speed Rail?" May 20th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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GUEST: Steve Hilton – CA Gas Crisis and High Speed Rail https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com/ Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive --- Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST: Steve Hilton – CA Gas Crisis and High Speed Rail https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com/ Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive --- Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stu Burguiere breaks down the latest on the attempts of leftist leadership in California to ram a high-speed rail system into the state that has caused nothing but economic and environmental chaos. Then, Glenn Beck joins to address some of the biggest stories he missed while out on break. And in the wake of the Grand Theft Auto VI release date announcement, RedState's Brandon Morse has some valuable advice to take on conservatism in video games. TODAY'S SPONSORS   FAST GROWING TREES This Spring, select plants are up to half off and viewers of this program can receive an additional 15% off your first purchase with code STU at checkout at http://www.fastgrowingtrees.com   CONSTITUTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT Visit http://www.constitutionwealth.com/blaze for a free consultation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump says the U.S. government will not pay for California’s high-speed rail project, fueling growing concerns that the bullet train will not have stable federal funding for the foreseeable future. May 7th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of another two-parter, we look at some rather meaningless and silly plans for a high speed rail network that I can't quite categorise between "absolutely nothing" or "actively damaging". Join me LIVE to see if we can work it out together! Read the plans here: https://21st-europe.com/blueprints/starline Enjoyed this? Please do consider supporting #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis or throw loose change at me via https://paypal.me/garethdennis. Merch at https://garethdennis.co.uk/merch. Join in the discussion at https://garethdennis.co.uk/discord. You can also buy my book #HowTheRailwaysWillFixTheFuture: https://bit.ly/HowTheRailways

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Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, is advocating for private investment to rescue the state's ambitious rail project. With costs exceeding $100 billion and federal funding at risk, Choudri emphasizes the need for stable financing and public-private cooperation. He is in discussions with Governor Gavin Newsom's administration and lawmakers to secure financial guarantees for private investors. Choudri believes that without private sector involvement, the state may need to issue new bonds or seek federal loans. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On Friday's show: A bill to greatly expand efforts to lure film and TV production to Texas using incentives paid for by sales tax revenues has passed the Texas Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. We learn more about Senate Bill 22 and what it might do for film and TV production in the state.Also this hour: From backlash over this week's celebrity-studded, all-female, Blue Origin spaceflight, to prospects getting slimmer for a Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail line, to a human chain moving a bookstore down the street, a single book at a time, we hash out The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we discuss how to best declutter, downsize, and get rid of all the stuff in our lives.

Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss High Speed Rail, homeless college students, CA gun laws, & his possible run for California governor. April 15th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All across America, critical government infrastructure projects — building EV charger stations, expanding broadband, building rail tunnels — are stalled or abandoned. According to trail-blazing government reformer Philip Howard, powerlessness to get things done has become a defining feature of America. Listen and learn why, and how things can change.

【欢迎订阅】每天早上5:30，准时更新。【阅读原文】标题：The Slow Journey to High-Speed Rail in AmericaTrue high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed.正文：In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law — the High-Speed Ground Transportation Act — that seemed to pave the way for a national high-speed rail system in the United States. “An astronaut can orbit the earth faster than a man on the ground can get from New York to Washington,” he lamented at the time. Sixty years later, it still takes about three hours to travel between the two cities.知识点：Pave the way for v. /ˈpeɪv ðə weɪ fɔː(r)/To create a favorable situation for something to happen; to prepare the necessary conditions. 为……铺平道路；为……创造条件• The new policies pave the way for economic growth. 新政策为经济增长铺平了道路。获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！【节目介绍】《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。【适合谁听】1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等）【你将获得】1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

On Friday's show: A number of fascinating and controversial bills are getting hearings these days in Austin over abortion, religion in schools, and high speed rail. We discuss them all.First, we examine a bill that would directly impact a long-debated proposed high speed rail line between Houston and Dallas. Then, we learn about legislation that would offer doctors and nurses guidance on when they could, in the rarest circumstances, provide an abortion in Texas.And this week's “non-expert” panel weighs in on bills in Austin that would bring religion more directly into Texas public schools as they break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And producer Brenda Valdivia completes her quest to create the ultimate Houston sandwich.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon  For a cost of only $40 Billion, California set out to build a high-speed railway from San Francisco and Sacramento to Los Angeles. The opening date? Well, it was supposed to be 2020. Now, the cost of the project has ballooned to more than $100 Million and won't open until 2030... with the system not being fully operational until 2050. Oh, and the state says they now need another $7 Billion to finish the part they're working on now. The hosts talk about this “colossal failure” of a project. 

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CA's high-speed rail project needs to secure $7 billion by summer of 2026 Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CA's high-speed rail project needs to secure $7 billion by summer of 2026 Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does France want the Statue of Liberty back? Peter Doocy asks Karoline Levitt, and we discuss the merits of sarcasm in press briefings.

Fresno restaurant owner blindsided by high-speed rail construction Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A downtown Fresno restaurant owner was taken by surprise when major construction began on his patio without prior notification. Ian Cookson, owner of Libelula Restaurant, discovered the high-speed rail electrical project underway after midnight on March 4, when construction crews removed a significant portion of concrete from his patio. March 12th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak, at their Washington, DC headquarters. They discuss Amtrak's record ridership of 32.8 million passengers in the past year, recent capital investments totaling $4.5 billion, and the introduction of new Acela trains. Gardner shares insights into Amtrak's strategy to double ridership by 2040, high-speed rail initiatives, and the unique structure of Amtrak as a federally-owned yet commercially-operated entity. Key projects such as the Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore and the upcoming Gulf Coast service are also highlighted, along with Amtrak's approach to modernizing and expanding its network. The episode concludes with a look into the future of rail travel and the importance of strategic partnerships. 00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged 00:05 Introduction to today's episode from host Paul Comfort 01:24 Interview with Stephen Gardner 01:34 Stephen Gardner's Background and Role at Amtrak 03:03 Understanding Amtrak's Unique Structure 07:42 Amtrak's Business Model and Operations 13:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Rail Expansion 23:02 High-Speed Rail and Future Projects 27:18 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNext week on Transit Unplugged, Paul chats with Mikel Oglesby, General Manager of SunTran, SunRail, and SunLink, in Tucson, AZ. Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com Host: Paul Comfort Producer: Paul Comfort Writer: Cyndi RaskinExecutive Producer: Julie Gates Special thanks to: Brand design: Tina Olagundoye Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova Transit Unplugged Newsletter & Media Support: Cyndi Raskin Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

The drilling of holes in western San Bernardino County signals another step toward the coming bullet train from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas. A much-ballyhooed release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case devolved into anger and disappointment Thursday, with conservative figures and even Attorney General Pam Bondi alleging FBI agents were hiding the full case files. The Catholic world is gripped with uncertainty as Pope Francis, 88, remains in a Rome hospital because of a complex lung infection and other serious ailments. The Vatican said on Sunday morning that after a peaceful night, Francis had drunk coffee and read newspapers. Americans have a sinking feeling that inflation will come roaring back, according to this month's update of the University of Michigan's long-running consumer sentiment index.

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Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo talk about the BDC Capital $1B fund, the state of early-stage VC funding in Canada, and the rise of mega-deals dominated by U.S. investors. They also discuss the feasibility of the Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail project, AI copyright lawsuits, potential Trump-era tariffs, and the future of open banking in Canada.Key TopicsBDC Capital's $1B Growth-Stage Investment Fund (00:42)* BDC Capital announces a $1B investment fund, with:* $500M Growth Venture Fund for direct investments and co-investments.* $450M Growth Equity Partners Program for minority stake investments in mid-market companies.* Concerns were raised by Mark McQueen about lack of early-stage funding* John Ruffolo's take:* Canada's early-stage VC ecosystem is underfunded.* BDC was meant to focus on riskier, early-stage investments, while EDC (Export Development Canada) focused on growth-stage.* Shift towards later-stage funding may leave early-stage startups without necessary capital.Canadian Venture Capital Funding Trends (04:55)* CVCA's 2024 report:* $7.86B invested across 592 deals, up 10% from 2023.* Mega deals ($50M+ rounds) comprised 62% of total VC investments.* Seed-stage funding fell 50% to $510M.* Notable mega-deals:* Clio – $1.24B Series F* Cohere – $616M Series D* Blockstream – $289M convertible note* Waabi – $275M Series B* U.S. investors dominate:* 32% of Canadian VC deals had U.S. investor participation.* Clio's round was entirely U.S.-funded.* John Ruffolo's analysis:* Canada needs stronger domestic venture capital.* U.S. capital will always flow into late-stage companies, but early-stage funding is crucial for long-term ecosystem growth.* Lack of Canadian IPOs in 2024 is a concerning sign.Quebec City-Toronto High-Speed Rail: $90B Boondoggle? (09:17)* Massive infrastructure proposal:* $60B–$90B price tag, with $3.9B allocated to planning alone.* Construction won't begin for at least five years, taking 5–7 years per segment.* Criticisms:* Timing is political (announced right before an election).* Where is the funding coming from? Canada's finances are already stretched.* Route selection is questionable – e.g., Laval getting a stop over Mississauga/Brampton.* John Ruffolo's take:* Financial viability is unclear – pension funds won't invest without guarantees of ridership.* Other priorities (e.g., Arctic infrastructure, national security) are being ignored.* The government should invest in digital infrastructure instead (e.g., full 5G coverage).AI Copyright Lawsuits: Cohere vs. Media Giants (14:35)* Major media coalition (The Atlantic, Forbes, The Guardian, Vox, etc.) sues AI startup Cohere for copyright infringement in New York.* Allegations: Cohere scraped and displayed copyrighted content without permission.* Seeking $150K per work infringed + an injunction against Cohere using their content.* Growing legal pressure on AI companies:* NY Times vs. OpenAI – potentially setting a massive precedent.* Anthropic, Meta, and Thomson Reuters have faced similar lawsuits.* John Ruffolo's view:* Copyright concerns were always an issue for AI models.* AI startups may have to pay into a licensing pool (like the music industry).* Investor risk increasing – legal uncertainties may impact funding for public LLMs.Trump's Potential Tariffs: What Canada Should Do (19:25)* Trump's trade policies likely to return if re-elected, impacting Canadian businesses.* John Ruffolo's recommendations:* Canada must fix internal issues first (e.g., interprovincial trade barriers).* Tariffs won't disappear for at least four years, so businesses must adapt.* Canadian businesses will have to shift profits & operations to the U.S. to remain competitive.The Future of Open Banking in Canada (22:00)* U.S. fintech sector gains a boost as Trump administration removes CFPB regulations.* Chime & Klarna expected to benefit from deregulation.* Canadian Conservatives promise major push for open banking if elected.* Liberals have been slow to act on open banking despite six years of promises.John Ruffolo's perspective:* Open banking will make Canadian banks stronger, not weaker.* Canada must prepare for U.S. competition in financial services.Follow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.ai This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Canada is the only G-7 nation without a high speed rail line, but that might be about to change.Our federal government has unveiled plans for an ambitious project, which would link Toronto and Quebec City.But will it happen?Host Kris McCusker speaks to Lavagnon Ika, Professor of Project Management at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, about the potential challenges and the likelihood the project gets done. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Rep. Kevin Kiley, a republican representing California's third district, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss many of the ongoing failures brought on California by California's Democratic leadership. Guy and Rep. Kiley discussed the federal investigation into California's high-speed rail debacle, a $130 billion boondoggle with nothing to show for it. Rep. Kiley met with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to announce the investigation, and Guy discusses. Rep. Kiley and Guy also dive into Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts to "Trump proof" California and prevent Trump's policies to be implemented, and the pair also discussed the AP's blatantly lie claiming that CA water policy did not effect the latest LA wildfires. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California's long-delayed and over budget high-speed rail project is under threat again by the Trump administration. During his first term in office, Trump tried, without success, to claw back nearly a billion dollars in federal aid for the project, which one day is supposed to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco. Now this second Trump Administration is launching an investigation into high speed rail. That could jeopardize $4 billion in funds that the feds have committed for constructing the project's first segment in the Central Valley. Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED Lawmakers at the state capitol are rolling out proposals to lower Californians' electricity bills, including by taking aim at the rate-increases from investor owned utilities like PG&E and Southern California Edison. But saving money for some ratepayers may come at the expense of other Californians. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED The Los Angeles fires have renewed concerns about how well prepared California is to support older people and people who have disabilities during natural disasters. Reporter: Ana Ibarra, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Friday 02/21/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says. Buses explode across Israel in mass bombing attempt. Bass says LAFD chief Crowley failed to warn her about fire risk. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asks for compliance review of California's High Speed Rail project. Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda, setting up clash with House Republicans. Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by Senate despite deep democratic doubts.  

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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump has launched an investigation into CA high speed train, money laundering will be discovered. Job numbers decline because of Biden.DOGE exposing the entire system. Elon confirms that the Federal Reserve will be audited. Massie reintroduces audit the Fed Bill. The [DS] is getting buried in information, the avalanche is accelerating and they do not know how to stop it. They cannot control the narrative, so they will most likely try an event when Elon goes deeper. They are panicking because soon it will be revealed that is them who have been taking the money. We are witnessing the second revolution.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Trump to Launch Investigation Into California's “$130 Billion” High-Speed Rail Disaster Project President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will launch a comprehensive investigation into California's beleaguered High-Speed Rail project. Trump lambasted the project as “the worst managed project I've ever seen,” hinting at what many conservatives have known all along: this boondoggle is nothing but a colossal waste of taxpayer money. Trump said from the Oval Office on Tuesday: “One of the things I want to investigate rapidly—because I've never seen anything to this extent—is the train that's being built between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is the worst-managed project I think I've ever seen, and I've seen some of the worst. Billions and billions—hundreds of billions—of dollars over budget.   Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/RepJasmine/status/1887904378427949316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1887904378427949316%7Ctwgr%5E3d34a4149b0555768b74aeaa088f9c2ffc417725%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F02%2Fcrockett-blasts-trump-jobs-report-goes-silent-turns%2F https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1885582076247712229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1885582076247712229%7Ctwgr%5E016db05fbd8e39cdcf8de95e6133b951f5135066%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F02%2Felon-musk-announces-common-sense-agreement-between-doge%2F https://twitter.com/BasedMikeLee/status/1888359978278199802 Trump announces Alaska pipeline used for joint venture between Japan and America Trump announces Alaska pipeline used for joint venture between Japan and America Japan gets oil that's closer to home, and America gets to expand some of its energy exports to Asia, according to Must Read Alaska. In a sign of improving U.S.-Japan energy cooperation, President Donald Trump announced a joint venture on Alaska oil and gas between the two nations during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday. The announcement is a milestone for the long-anticipated Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project, a strategic initiative aimed at expanding American energy exports to Asia. Source: wnd.com Trump eyes 'reciprocal' trade deals over flat fee tariffs  Trump said Friday he was considering reciprocal trade deals with countries rather than flat fee tariffs on imported goods from other countries. Trump touted tariffs throughout his campaign and during his inauguration said tariff revenue would make the U.S. "rich as hell." He also said that tariff revenue would lower the tax burden on American taxpayers. On Friday, the president said he would announce reciprocal trade agreements next week with multiple countries.

Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:Knute Rockne, All AmericanReagan as George GippA disinformation deluge on California policiesThe owner of the LA Times takes the red pillThousands rally in downtown Los Angeles, shut down 101 Freeway to protest Trump's immigration policiesCalifornia Democrats delay vote to ‘Trump-proof' the state and protect immigrantsGavin Newsom heads to D.C. to meet with Trump officials about wildfire disaster aidTrump says California's High-Speed Rail project should be investigatedInspector General: High-Speed Rail off schedule for Merced-to-Bakersfield routeCiting LA fire victims, Trump orders more water for Central Valley agriculture and less for fishNewsom issues order to ‘maximize' water capture during storms. Critics say it sounds just like TrumpCalifornia fires don't justify an energy industry shakedownCalifornia's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction StrategyLong Beach is considering a major hike in waste collection fees. Expect a higher trash bill